Test Details
Mnemonic
AFPTM
Ordering Code
3000730
CPT-4 Code(s)
82105
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Red top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
New York Transport Temperature: Frozen
New York Transport Temperature: Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples, plasma.
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days
New York Stability:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days
New York Stability:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Reference Range
Adult: <9.0 ng/mL
The concentration of AFP in a given specimen
determined with assay from different
manufacturers can vary due to differences in
assay methods and reagent specificity for
patients that are being serially monitored
for cancer.
The concentration of AFP in a given specimen
determined with assay from different
manufacturers can vary due to differences in
assay methods and reagent specificity for
patients that are being serially monitored
for cancer.
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes